Norris Dam: The TVA’s proof of concept

Norris Dam, the TVA’s first project, brought power to East Tennessee and hope to its people. It transformed the region—but also displaced communities. Its legacy is one of progress, sacrifice, and lasting impact.

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From the Journal

Reclaiming the “Maryville Six”: The Racial Reintegration of Maryville College, 1954-1960

By Peter Wallenstein
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 96, 2024

East Tennessee 250th

East Tennessee and the Making of America, 1775–1776

The Watauga Association: Self-Government on the Edge of Empire

From the Collection

Radio Roundup

The streetscape here at the Museum of East Tennessee History has undergone some changes and gained a few new additions to showcase. In particular, the three cases to the left of Trolly 416 are now inhabited by artifacts that give a glimpse into the rich history of radio in Tennessee.